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Fundamentals of Nursing

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Fundamentals of NursingReview Questions

Review Questions

1 .
The nursing student is reviewing sensory perception with the preceptor. What statement made by the nursing student would indicate an accurate understanding of sensory perception?
  1. “Senses refer to the psychological mechanisms by which individuals perceive and respond to stimuli from their environment.”
  2. “Kinesthetic senses are important because they play a crucial role in body awareness and movement control.”
  3. “Senses typically become more refined and detect more subtle changes as individuals age.”
  4. “Olfactory sensory perception is important because it enables individuals to distinguish between different tastes.”
2 .
What sense is primarily responsible for indicating hunger?
  1. visceral
  2. kinesthetic
  3. gustatory
  4. olfactory
3 .
What is adaptation in the context of sensory processing?
  1. the process of maintaining arousal levels
  2. the conscious perception of oneself and surroundings
  3. the modulation of attentional resources
  4. the adjustment of sensory systems to ongoing stimuli
4 .
What does sensoristasis involve maintaining a balance between?
  1. conscious and unconscious states
  2. sensory input and motor output
  3. under- and overstimulation
  4. sympathetic and parasympathetic activation
5 .
In conscious states, what brain regions are implicated in generating and sustaining conscious awareness?
  1. hippocampus and amygdala
  2. basal ganglia and cerebellum
  3. prefrontal cortex and thalamus
  4. occipital lobe and brain stem
6 .
What condition is associated with an increased risk of sensory overload?
  1. hypothyroidism
  2. ASD
  3. type 2 diabetes
  4. hypertension
7 .
What condition is associated with sensory deprivation?
  1. ADHD
  2. ASD
  3. Alzheimer disease
  4. PTSD
8 .
What is SPD?
  1. loss of sensory function in one or more modalities
  2. enhanced sensitivity to sensory stimuli
  3. absence of sensory stimuli
  4. a neurological condition affecting sensory processing
9 .
A patient with ASD is admitted to the emergency department and displays signs of sensory overload. What nursing intervention would be most beneficial for this patient?
  1. dimming the lights in the room to reduce visual stimuli
  2. engaging the patient in a group activity with other patients
  3. administering a sedative medication to calm the patient
  4. providing the patient with a strong-smelling lotion for relaxation
10 .
A patient in a hospital complains of feeling overwhelmed by the constant beeping of monitors and medical equipment. What intervention by the nurse would be most appropriate to address the patient’s sensory overload?
  1. providing a bright reading light to improve visibility
  2. placing the patient in a room with large windows for natural light
  3. offering noise-canceling headphones or earplugs to block out excessive noise
  4. providing scented candles to create a calming atmosphere
11 .
What sensory perception change is commonly associated with aging?
  1. improved vision acuity
  2. enhanced taste sensitivity
  3. diminished tactile sensation
  4. increased auditory processing speed
12 .
Medications that suppress the CNS may lead to what sensory perception change?
  1. increased sensory acuity
  2. drowsiness and sedation
  3. enhanced cognitive function
  4. improved motor coordination
13 .
How is sensory modulation disorder described in terms of sensory perception?
  1. difficulties in accurately interpreting sensory stimuli
  2. hypersensitivity to certain stimuli
  3. reduced awareness or responsiveness to sensory input
  4. challenges in coordinating motor movements
14 .
What is a common manifestation of SBMD?
  1. hypersensitivity to tactile stimuli
  2. difficulties with balance and posture
  3. challenges in accurately interpreting speech sounds
  4. reduced awareness of environmental stimuli
15 .
What characterizes SDD?
  1. hypersensitivity to olfactory stimuli
  2. difficulties in motor coordination
  3. reduced responsiveness to auditory input
  4. challenges in accurately distinguishing between sensory stimuli
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